NHS 111 – option 2 for crisis mental health support

There is now a simpler way for people to find the right support in a mental health crisis.

Global IT issue affecting GP practices and pharmacies nationally

We are aware of a global IT issue which is affecting some primary care services in our region. It may […]

Medicines Waste: Only Order What You Need

What’s the problem? A report by the Department of Health estimates that unused medicines cost the NHS around £300 million […]

Heat Health Alert 

The Met Office has declared a heat health alert for the South East from 24 June to 27 June. The […]

Covid-19 vaccination & health check – Mon, 10 June 2024

Health and wellbeing discussions and COVID vaccinations are now being offered for Islanders in community venues across the Island in […]

Afternoon closure – Weds, 5 June 2024

All the island GP Practices will be closed on Wednesday afternoon from 1pm.  This is to enable clinicians and teams […]

May Bank Holidays opening times – 2024

Monday, 6 May 2024  –   Closed Tuesday, 7 May onwards  –  Normal opening hours Monday, 27 May 2024  –   Closed Tuesday, 28 May […]

Easter Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours – 2024

Good Friday – 29 March Boots Newport – tel 752908: 10am – 4pm Day Lewis Carisbrooke – tel 525216: 10am […]

Over 75s & Immunosuppressed Spring Covid Vaccinations – April 2023

As directed by NHS England, the Covid-19 spring programme will run from April to June, with care home residents being vaccinated […]

Boots at Cowes Medical Centre – 7 March 2024

Boots are closing their pharmacy at the medical centre Friday, 8 March 2024.  They have sold their business to Jhoots pharmacy who are […]